Raspberry Cocoa Smoothie

July 31, 2015

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that people have strong opinions about the combination of fruit and chocolate.
I don’t judge, I mean, I have strong opinions about pretty much everything, such as the combination of chocolate and cayenne pepper (sometimes), whitefish salad sandwich (no thanks), pillow fight in Union Square (once is more than enough), and how many rounds of Candy Crush it is acceptable to play back-to-back (non-stop, what kind of question is that?)
What I’m saying here, is that pretty much the only thing I don’t have uncompromising views on is the combo of fruit and chocolate.

And yet when I spotted this recipe for a smoothie with raspberry, avocado, banana, cocoa, chia, and milk I said to myself, as emphatically as ever, “I dunno, wouldn’t it be kind of weird mess?”
Which is when I realized that I might have an intransigent, inflexible, absolutist view of smoothies. I can be labeled as some sort of smoothie fundamentalist.
To me, they’re a very specific thing, one or two fruits/veggies, mixed with a liquid (fruit juice or milk), a touch of sweetness, and some add-ons (e.g., chia seed) if desired.
A smoothie with avocado, banana, and raspberries? Cocoa? Honey, chia seeds, milk, and salt?
Two words: smoothie mess.

Forget all that: Let’s put a lot of stuff in our smoothies. Let’s put cocoa and raspberries in everything.
Seriously, can we talk about how good this smoothie is with a tad of dusted cocoa on top?
Raspberry and chocolate are one of those combinations that seem like they were meant to be. The sweet tartness of the raspberry compliments the sweetness in chocolate so well.
The banana and the avocado give this smoothie a thicker consistency all the while bringing long-lasting energy and healthy nutrients.
Guys, this smoothie is a total winner. I think you know what needs to be done.

Hmmm, now that is one delicious looking mess, Alpha. I'm not usually a huge chocolate + fruit kind of guy, but Laura recently brought back some Lindt chocolate from Germany that was filled with passionfruit puree. Holy chocolate that was delicious. I've never added cocoa to the top of my smoothies, but I sense a new trend about to start! #WolfpackTrendSetters

You know what - at times, I've put avocados in smoothies and at times I put in bananas - but never together - and never with cocoa and raspberries (which are awesmazing together) - this might look like a mess - but, it sure does sound delish!

Absolutely agree, Mike - the combo of fruit and chocolate is legit. I love incorporating cacao in my green smoothies. It lifts them up to a new level. Love your smoothie collection and their pictures (I've haven't been able to get any decent pictures of that chocolate green smoothie yet).

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